We expect a lot of objections once Duterte's aide testifies
House prosecutors in the Philippines are preparing for significant defense objections as they call Zuleika Lopez, chief of staff to Vice President Sara Duterte, to testify. The testimony is part of an impeachment trial regarding alleged assassination threats made by Duterte against President Marcos and other officials.
Why it matters
This trial represents a major political crisis in the Philippines, testing the stability of the current administration and the legal accountability of high-ranking officials.
MANILA, Philippines - House prosecutor Rep. Ysabel Maria Zamora on Monday said that the prosecution panel is expecting a lot of objections from the defense team once Vice President Sara Duterte's chief of staff Zuleika Lopez testifies in the impeachment trial against Duterte.
The article reports on the procedural expectations of the prosecution and defense without taking a stance on the validity of the impeachment charges.
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